Dinosaurs may be extinct, but their closest relatives are still around...and they're everywhere. With eleven thousand different species, birds are some of nature's finest creatures. This book introduces students to all kinds of birds, each full of unique characteristics and capabilities. As readers fly through the pages, they'll learn about the California condor, which is North America's largest bird with a wingspan of eleven feet. They'll get a look at the beautiful peacock, whose tail accounts for more than 60 percent of its body weight. Full of bright colored photographs and remarkable facts, this book guides students as they navigate the interesting world of ornithology.